Virtual worlds have moved beyond the visual machinations of computer screens to the audio bass-and-treble dynamics of CD albums, and now one of the most popular virtual worlds for kids has, for the first time, also released its own CD of music.

Disney’s Club Penguin this week released “The Party Starts Now,” an EP sampling of six tracks. Songs include the title track, which sat at the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Children’s music chart for multiple weeks on a row when it was released last year. The song, sung by Club Penguin’s DJ Cadence, also was highly popular when it was issued during the virtual party “Make Your Mark: Ultimate Jam.”

Also included on this EP are popular Club Penguin tunes such as “Anchors Aweigh” and “Ghosts Just Wanna Dance.” “Puffle Song” is a new track, and “Dubstep Puffle” is a never-before-released bonus track and YouTube hit.

Also, on Thursday, Club Penguin will release a new music video for “Puffle Song” on its YouTube page.

“The Party Starts Now” also includes an exclusive virtual item called a “Bling-Bling Necklace” that Club Penguin users can wear while in the virtual world.

If your kids are like my 10-year-old son and Club Penguin member, chances are they’ll be eager to get the party started with this collection of songs. It’s available as a physical CD or can be downloaded via iTunes, Google Play and Amazon.

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